Watsonia Meriana - Vanilla Sky - 5 bulbs p-pack

Bulb name & Description

Watsonia meriana makes the garden all the more marvellous, with tall and slender floral spikes. 

Common name

bugle lily

Family name

Iridaceae 

Level of Difficulty

Easy

Indigenous

Yes

Edible 

No

Natural Habitat

Rocky sandstone slopes or well-drained slopes of clay and granite

Planting time

Late March to May

Type

Corm

Mature height

1m

How to plant

Plant out the corms in full sun to semi-shade. They need light and friable, humus-rich soil that drains well. Plant the corms 4cm deep and 15cm apart. Feed regularly with bulb food and mulch with compost.

Water every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn't rained.

Flowering time

September to December

Disclaimer

Not for consumption. Keep away from children and pets.